- Guilt and shame
- Depression and bipolar
- Anxiety and stress
About Sharleen
Sharleen King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 35 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and issues around self-esteem.
Sharleen treats each person as the expert on their own story. She looks for existing strengths a person can use to face difficult feelings and daily challenges. Her tone is direct and practical; sessions focus on clear steps a person can try between meetings.
Early work in clinical settings exposed her to a wide range of mood and trauma-related concerns. Over the years she has supported people dealing with family of origin issues, domestic violence, and the fallout from disasters. She also works with topics such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, and problems that follow adoption and foster care.
Sharleen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address depression, bipolar mood patterns, and anxiety symptoms. She helps people sort competing demands, manage symptoms, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. Conversations include problem solving, building confidence, and addressing stuck patterns.
Practicalities are discussed openly in the first sessions. Clients can expect straightforward planning, agreed goals, and tasks to practice between meetings. Sharleen accepts international clients and conducts work in English for adults wanting help with mood, trauma, or persistent guilt and shame.
If a reader is ready to begin, the typical next step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the service button.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Sharleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape session work. Cognitive-oriented approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments; this can help with anxiety and persistent negative self-beliefs. Problem-focused behavioral strategies aim to build routines, break tasks into small steps, and practice new skills between sessions to reduce overwhelm and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what a person prefers and what matches their goals. That collaborative process helps pick methods that feel practical and usable in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet without traveling. Those practical benefits are often helpful for adults dealing with guilt, shame, mood issues, or trauma who need therapy to fit into a busy schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, family of origin issues, and multicultural concerns.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical steps to help people face and reduce shame or guilt. Sessions include problem solving and building on personal strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That background includes mood disorders and trauma-related work.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia. Her practice is based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.